Tragic Collapse at Agra Construction Site
Three construction workers died after falling with a girder in Agra's Etmadpur area. The workers were working on a structure when the collapse occurred. Despite residents' efforts to rescue them, one died on-site and two others succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause.
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In a tragic incident on Saturday, three labourers lost their lives after a girder collapsed at an under-construction house in Agra's Etmadpur area. The workers, identified as Ranjit, Munna Lal, and Jagdish, were engaged in construction when the mishap occurred, plunging them several feet to the ground.
Local residents immediately rushed to their aid, managing to extricate them from the debris. Unfortunately, Ranjit died on the spot, while his colleagues Munna Lal and Jagdish were taken to a medical college, where they succumbed to their injuries despite medical efforts.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Ali Abbas stated that police conducted rescue operations promptly after notification. An investigation is ongoing to determine the specific cause and circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased's bodies are currently being processed for post-mortem examinations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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